Ideally situated on the south coast of England the UK’s only island city is ideal for a short break by the sea. The city offers a rich cultural offer with magnificent theatres, live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, galleries, nightclubs, events and festivals throughout the year.

Hello, and welcome to our first post on "The Waterfront Blog", the new blog from the VisitPortsmouth team. Now that you've had a look at our new-look website, I'd like to let you know what we've got in store for you.